Teardrop Entry

To execute a Teardrop Entry Procedure with a standard holding pattern fly directly to the fix. Upon reaching the fix, turn to the outbound heading less 30 degrees for one minute. Then make a standard rate turn to the right to intercept the inbound leg. After arriving at the fix, make a standard rate turn to the right, roll out on the outbound heading and follow it for one minute while correcting for wind. Then make a standard rate turn to the right to intercept the inbound leg again. Example: “Hold on the 071-degree radial.” After arriving at the fix, turn to a heading of 041 degrees (071 degrees minus 30 degrees) for one minute, then turn right to intercept the inbound leg on a heading of 251 degrees adjusted for wind. Upon reaching the fix, make a standard rate turn right to 071 degrees and fly outbound for 1 minute while correcting for wind. Then make a standard rate turn right to 251 degrees to intercept the inbound leg again.

To execute a Teardrop Entry Procedure with a nonstandard pattern fly directly to the fix. Upon reaching the fix, turn to the outbound heading plus 30 degrees for one minute. Then make a standard rate turn to the left to intercept the inbound leg. After arriving at the fix, make a standard rate turn to the left, roll out on the outbound heading and follow it for one minute while correcting for wind. Then make a standard rate turn to the left to intercept the inbound leg again. Example: “Hold on the 071-degree radial, left turns.” After arriving at the fix, turn to a heading of 101 degrees (071 degrees plus 30 degrees) for one minute, then turn left to intercept the inbound leg on a heading of 251 degrees adjusted for wind. Upon reaching the fix, make a standard rate turn left to 071 degrees and fly outbound for 1 minute while correcting for wind. Then make a standard rate turn left to 251 degrees to intercept the inbound leg again.